Definition

The process of arranging items, such as words or names, in the order of the letters of the alphabet.

Example

The alphabetization of the books in the library made it easier to find specific titles.

Conversation

I finally finished organizing my books yesterday.

That's great! Did you use alphabetization to sort them?

Yes, it really helped me find everything easily afterward.

I should try that too; it sounds like a smart way to keep things in order.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Alphabetization → It is formed from "alpha" (the first letter of the Greek alphabet, meaning beginning) and "bet" (from the Greek "beta", the second letter of the alphabet), combined with the suffix "-ization" (meaning the process of making or becoming). The word refers to the process of arranging items in the order of the letters of the alphabet, starting from the beginning.

Memory Tip

Think of the first two letters of the Greek alphabet, 'alpha' and 'beta', to remember that 'alphabetization' is the process of arranging things in alphabetical order.

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